December Traffic Decline on U.S. 66 Near Stalin Station
Agents of the Stollen report that westbound traffic on U.S. 66 through the Stalin Agricultural and Horticultural Checking Station fell sharply in December, keeping the total for 1957 at 573,098 and below the 1956 record by 70,063. The year 1956 had 575,189 westbound vehicles. December counts and monthly totals show a prolonged drop, with five-year average daily checks around 1,658 vehicles.
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U.S. Highway 66
Stalin Agricultural and Horticultural
Stollen
U.S. 66
U.S
Ala
CAB Hearing Sets Probe Into Glen Canyon Service
Denver sites a civil aeronautics board inquiry to evaluate public need for air service to the Glen Canyon Dam area with a CAB hearing to begin as soon as feasible. Bonanza Airlines and Frontier Airlines seek routes linking Page, Kanab, Prescott, Grand Canyon, St. George, Cedar City and Provo, with plans to connect Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Denver, plus a Salt Lake City to Page Kanab extension and interchanges at Grand Junction.
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Denver
Bearme
Page
Glen Canyon
Civ- 2 Aeronautics Board
Haseen
Bonanza Airlines
Las Vepes
Frontier Airlines of
Honanza
Glen Canyon Dam
Kanab
Phoenix
Salt Lake City
Prescott and
Valley Geand Canyon
Arizona
St. George
Cedar City
Prove
Utah
Frontier
Page #s
Phorhix
Grand Junction
Prescott
Flagstaft
Moab
Salt Lak City
Ashona
Flex- Frothe
Incomplete primary season forecast from Nebraska senator
A senior Republican member of the Hen Intenor Committee predicted that Congress will address the contentious issue amid late cheering. The flawed transcript inadequately conveys names and details, but indicates anticipation of action on a major policy matter.
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Neb
Hens Intenor Committee
Aleaka
Light Work Load Seen For Solons Light Work Load Seen For Solons
Phoenix January session moves toward a light docket with 71 requests for bills this year versus 1500 in prior sessions. Kiagge notes 180 bills ready for introduction as leaders expect few major issues. Tax law changes loom as a top item with a House tax study committee drafting recommendations to boost excise taxes for property taxpayers. One veteran legislator predicts a record number of bills passed.
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Phoenix
Senate
House
W. L. (Tay
Dijes Khagge
Legislative Council
Road Death Toll Rises in Holiday Period
The Associated Press reports a rising traffic death toll during the Christmas to New Year period. Weather disruptions in the Midwest and New England contributed, with 225 deaths recorded in a three hour window and an AP survey noting 84 deaths during a holiday period, plus 35 in fires and 27 other fatalities. Safety officials note fewer fatalities than World War II era peaks but warn that higher travel yields more casualties.
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Associated Press
National Safety
Midwest
New England
Pee “Poliday
Ume
Year’s gift sparks velvet bag distribution at Sands casino
During a tight Wednesday scene at the Sands, a new year’s gift saw the vice president and each dining room and casino woman receive a velvet satin bag containing twelve newly minted silver dollars. Twelve teams of guards and attendants completed the distribution in about eight minutes as the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne.
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Ats
Ententier
Sands
Guarda
Hoiri Atticiais
Quiet New Year's Eve Accidents in Northern Arizona
A summarised report notes few accidents in northern Arizona on New Year's Eve with no fatalities and only one serious injury. The scene included minor crashes near Gray Mountain, Wikicup, Mohave County Hospital in Kingman, and Canyon Diablo on US 66. Authorities say drunk driving patrols reduced risk, and one serious injury was Darlene Lees, 15, of Cottonwood, hospitalized with head injuries and shock.
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Ari- Zont
Noane
Ceconino County
Flagstaff
Highway Patrol
Darlene Lees
Crttonwood
Crittonwand
Raymond Lee Ramsey
Cottonwand
Indney
Billy Haydarn
Cottonwi
Win
Cottonwand Hospital
Gray Mountainouo Inc ‘Juries
Wikicup
Record of Flagstaff 1987 precipitation and temperatures
Met official Reid Gardner reports Flagstaff’s 1987 precipitation at 133.89 inches, far above 1956 levels, with heavy May to November rains boosting the annual total. The year saw near normal temperatures despite four months deviating from norms and the coldest day hitting 0 or below. Monthly rainfall and temperature figures are listed with counts and comparisons to long term averages.
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Flagstaff
Reid Gardner
U.S
Gardner
Navy
Ashfork Robbers Quietly Disappear
Two men robbed an Ashfork service station early Tuesday taking 207 dollars in cash and credit card slips. Authorities report no trace or sightings by Wednesday as the pair, one armed with a knife, fled after binding attendant Cloyd Martin who later freed himself and reported the ordeal.
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Ashfork
Martin
Cattlemen See 1958 As Potential Bright Year
Arizona and Mexico cattlemen say drought relief and rising prices could yield one of their best years in 1958 after a disaster year. Leaders like Mupics McKinney and Ed Tovren report improved feeder and slaughter cattle prices, with drought breaks easing financial strain for ranchers.
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Arizona
Mupics McKinney
The
Arizona Cattle Growers Assn
Sinle
Metmwey Ahten
Ed Tovren
Tovren, Land and Carrie Co
Phoenix
Tovren
Catiiemen
Pho
Mysterious Blast Shakes Flagstaff
A loud blast shook Flagstaff near midnight Tuesday, rattling windows and startling thousands of residents as a suspected explosive charge was set off in the woods south of town. Deputy sheriffs Elmer Dressler and John Ortiz investigated but found no source or reporter damage, and inquiries poured in.
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Elmer Dressler
John Ortiz
Sheriff's Office
First State Death Report in Arizona After New Year
Phoenix police report Willie Albert White, 78, of Phoenix, struck and killed by a car at 1st Avenue and Duckeye Road just before 1 30 am. Investigating driver Given Dolan, 78, of Phoenix, charged with drunk driving leaving the scene of an accident and negligent homicide. Arizona state patrol notes four fatalities New Year’s Day. annual total reaches 459, down 27 from prior year’s 456.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Willie Albert White
Duckeye Road
Dolan
Arizona Flistway Patrol
County redistricting under study by county supervisors
Special meeting notes outline proposed even division of county districts based on registered voters with District 1 containing Flagstaff areas and eastern regions while District 2 covers parts of Flagstaff Parks Williams Grand Canyon and surrounding areas. State officials attended and action aimed by April 1 prior to the next general election.
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Freddnitt
Flagstaff
Parks
Willams
Grand Canyon
Robert Prod
Toe
Tommy) Knoles
Distr
Harold Seudeen
Kivatriet 2
Charity Health Department
Bank Robbery Sparks Search For Two Suspects
In Show Low Arizona, a bank robbery at Valley National Bank netted nearly eight thousand dollars. Six FBI agents and local officers scoured the surrounding area Wednesday without locating the two or three suspects described as about 185 pounds, one wearing a dark military-style cap and another with distinctive eyebrow markings. The robbers fled in a Chevrolet after forcing five employees and customers to lie down. a bartender was robbed of his tip money during the night. Investigators believe the bandits may be hiding in nearby cabins as the chase continues.
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Valley National Bank
Frank Richardy
Navajo County
Sid Rasuthion
Tallavyjig Usd
Avaynabows
Aeltan
Thereselves
Federal Bureau of ‘Investgation
Jackson
Lamar Welker
Boll
Aix
Weller Sual
Feay
Loretta Shumway
Showton
Arizona FBI
J.D MelMa- Vhow
Phoenix
Air Force
Ste
Defense To Get Thorough Investigation
Defense to get a through investigation as House hearings begin next week covering missiles and all weapons, organization, administration, roles and missions, and appropriations. Vinson, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, says daily summaries will be released and witness questions will be limited to avoid rebuttal.
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Washingtos
Vinson
Gay
Bloume Apmed Services
Sorall
House
Senate Preparedness
Senate
U. S
Nesses
Vitis Vis
Pentagon
Serviers
Ardry
Navy
Air Force
Outer Space
Stork Delivers First 1959 Flag Arrival At 9 47
A United States Naval Ordnance Depot report notes the first 1959 birth at Pragstaff. The newborn girl Henrietta Marie Bermudez weighs in as the fourth daughter of Mr Bermudez and Mrs Bermudez. Gifts from local merchants flow in as the infant’s arrival is celebrated.
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Pragstaff
Naval
Isidore
Nila Bermudez
Tamily
Bernvarez
Wena
Allending
Nod Hospini
James Telagalli
Henrietta “Marie
Bermudas
NOD
Bermudey
Flogsiaff
Phoenix State Highway crackdown on vehicle use policy
The State Highway Commission in Phoenix ordered tighter control on Department automobiles used by any employee. Commission members Wilidane Copple and Keak Christensen spoke at Tuesday’s meeting, noting cars should be used strictly for state business and travel demands justify owning the fleet. Executive secretary Herman Toweill emphasized improving enforcement and preventing misuses of Highway Department cars.
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Phoenix
State Highway Commission
Suite Tahwity Department
Anu Gw
Wilidane P. Copple
Yuma
Hotsovar
Coppte
Christensen
Tustin Herman
Commission
Sain
Herman
Hare Bs
One Man Killed in Mexican Town Riot
A riot in a Mexican town left one man dead and several others injured after a council change in the city sparked unrest. Police reported a stabbing victim and chaotic clashes as authorities attempted to regain order.
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Nurvo Laredo
Mexico
Fee
Vay
Increase Noted In State Tax Collections
State tax collections rose this year, climbing above the previous peak. Antenk Tax Commission Chairman Thad Moore announced Tuesday that sales tax revenues exceeded last year’s record by a notable margin.
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Thad Moore
Antenk-Tax Commission
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